The lakers aren't winning anything this year, it's the truth. It simply won't and can't happen with this roster.

Dealing Pau and Bynum for Howard won't make this team any weaker. The attention Howard gets down low will open up everything, including an amazing amount of extra room for Kobe to operate in. You still won't win the cup this year with Howard in tow, but the development will start quickly.

And yes, it will be tough, but the Lakers along with Williams and his agent will find a way to get Williams in tow the next year.